Colorado Bioneers

Saturday, October 29, 2011, 8-8:50am

Joy of Movement: Breathe, Move, Stretch
CU Boulder Campus, Outdoors or Humanities 190 

 This workshop invites you to relax through deep breathing techniques and supportive postures. By inviting relaxation, we move freely into a dance-centered warm up that focuses on moving the body to prepare it for learning and focus. We move alone and in relationship to each other, creating a sense of connection and play among class participants. We also begin to address the relationship between body and earth.  Please wear comfortable clothing for movement.

 

Power to the Pelvis: An Anatomy Workshop for Yogis

Saturday, April 9, 2-3:30pm
Mighty Yoga, 106 W State St/MLK Jr St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Register at www.mightyyoga.com

The hip is one of the most moveable joints in the body. As yogis, we know this from experience: it goes one way in Warrior II,
another way in Triangle, and still another way in twists. Proper alignment and flexibility in the hip sockets not only allows us to
practice yoga with greater ease, but these factors are central to our ability to move with freedom and walk comfortably without pain. By gaining a deeper understanding of the structure and movements of the pelvis and hip joint, we exceed previous boundaries and cultivate a broader awareness of our own power and ability.

In this anatomy workshop we use simple movement and imagery to delve into the musculoskeletal features of the pelvis and hip joint and learn how to apply these principles to enhance our yoga practice. Through playful explorations, we will build a greater sense of our own bodies to help us move more efficiently and comfortably. This is for movers of all kinds! Open to all levels.

Open Dance Studio

Friday, Dec 3, 2010
5:30-7pm
Community School of Music and Arts
First Friday Gallery Night

Join Maren and students for an open studio of modern dance.  We'll do warm-ups, class combinations, and work-in-progress choreography.  Never been to a dance studio?  Curious about modern dance? Visit the downstairs dance studio on Gallery Night and find out! Guests are welcome to watch and/or dance with us. Participation appropriate for ages 12+.

Dance Performance: Moving Landscapes III
Friday, August 13 at 7:30 pm
CRS Barn Studio
2622 North Triphammer Road, Ithaca
Free: donations accepted

User's Guide to Your Body

Want to bring this to your workplace or community? Contact Maren for more information...

Move out of strain and into ease with this fun and informative workshop series.  The series is held in six, two-hour sessions for twelve hours total. You may sign up for the entire series or a single class. This course is designed to help you gain a greater understanding of how the body moves, maintains balance, and establishes patterns that lead to tension.  Breaking these patterns enhances grace and poise while reducing pain and fatigue. In this course we will also explore how posture and movement patterns can affect mood and mental state. Learn ways to reduce the effects of stress in your life; learn techniques to reduce painful areas of chronic tension on your own. You'll learn this through:

Illustrated lecture on musculoskeletal anatomy

Stretching & Movement

Self- Massage

Nov 9 - Chapter 1: Building a Stable Foundation (Feet & Legs)
Nov 16 - Chapter 2: Balance & Mobility (Hip & Thigh)
Nov 23 - Chapter 3: Ease & Flexibility (Low Back & Hips)
Nov 30 - Chapter 4: Inspiration (Back & Breathing)
Dec 7 - Chapter 5: Hold Your Head High (Shoulders & Neck)
Dec 14 - Chapter 6: Reaching Out (Arms)

All classes are Mondays 7-9pm
Soma Living Arts
409 W. Martin Luther King Street/W State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850

Registration Required. Email Maren: maren@movingjoystudios.com.
$240 for full course ($40/class)
$50 for individual class

Class is limited to 12.  Register early.
Moderate mobility required.

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